Another Comet Boattini

[astroron (Ron)]

There has been another discovery of a comet by Andrea Boattini.
Details here.
Ron

Andrea Boattini has found another comet, announced on
IAUC 8940 and MPEC 2008-J17. His latest find is designated
C/2008 J1 (Boattini), and is a pre-dawn object about mag 14.
A 2' tail is reported, extending southwest. Astrometry with
a preliminary orbit and ephemeris are here:

http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/mpec/K08/K08J17.html

[gary]

Hi Ron,

Thanks for the heads-up.

I spent a little time last Saturday night with Mike Salway as he imaged
the first Comet Boattini.

Best regards

Gary Kopff
Mt. Kuring-Gai